Lincoln HWY over US 65
FairStory County, Iowa · 1.0 Mile N of JCT US 30 · Structure no. 000000000049450
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 364
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln HWY over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln HWY over US 65 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 87 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln HWY over US 65 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Lincoln HWY over US 65 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln HWY over US 65 carry?
About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln HWY over US 65?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln HWY over US 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.